Tag Archives: democracy

Doomsday

Posted on January 24, 2023 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 24, 2023 Several scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project during World War 2 established the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists and its iconic Doomsday Clock after atomic bombs destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Midnight on the Doomsday … Continue reading →

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Near Misses

Posted on November 17, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 17, 2022 We’ve all experienced situations that might have resulted in tragedy or disaster but didn’t. Whether we reacted by thanking God or just feeling lucky, we came away shaken, reminded how fragile life and everything we … Continue reading →

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Legacies of the 2022 Election

Posted on November 11, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 11, 2022 When historians look back on the 2022 election, four things will stand out most prominently: America’s defense of its democracy, clear evidence that Donald Trump’s influence has diminished, the impact of young voters and women … Continue reading →

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The Midterm Elections

Posted on October 27, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, October 27, 2022 The much-anticipated 2022 midterm elections are only twelve days away. It feels surreal. It’s almost as if we never completed the last election cycle. A frightening number of Americans still believe the lie that the … Continue reading →

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Autocrats, Real and Imagined

Posted on September 22, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 22, 2022 The two immediate crises faced by everyone on Earth stem from the same source – the trend toward autocrats and the cults that support them. Our future may hinge on the actions of two men, … Continue reading →

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Tough Choices

Posted on September 9, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 9, 2022 The next couple of months are not a time when Americans who care about our future can afford to take our eyes off the ball. We’re under a lot of stress, from inflated prices, women’s … Continue reading →

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Is America Moving in the Wrong Direction?

Posted on July 27, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 27, 2022 The news and social media tell us the Democrats’ prospects in the November elections look dismal, in large part because President Biden’s approval numbers can’t rise above 40%. The pundits say the primary reason is … Continue reading →

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A Ray of Hope?

Posted on April 25, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 25, 2022 The second world war ended with the nuclear destruction of two Japanese industrial cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Nazis had been forced to abandon their atomic weapons development program during the war, and Russia’s program … Continue reading →

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Judgment Day

Posted on April 23, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 22, 2022 Whether you favor the Judeo-Christian concept of God, the Quran’s vision of Allah, the philosophy of Gautama Buddha, or nothing of the kind, consider that there’s clearly a lot more to our universe than can … Continue reading →

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The Will of the Minority

Posted on January 17, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 17, 2021 When our Founding Fathers proposed that our nation be governed by democratically elected leaders, intending that we would be led by people who reflected the will of the majority of voters, it was a bold … Continue reading →

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